What was the inspiration behind your renovation and decor?

“Since the building itself is Victorian, I do try and keep my interiors sympathetic to the era; that means restoring or adding back in the period details like cornicing, panelling and ceiling roses. As well as not going too modern with furnishings and furniture.

“It can be tricky to get the balance right, but I quite like a mid-century style so I feel like it works well with the style of the property. We stuck to colours that we felt were timeless, such as the impressive arched shelving in our living room which I designed and had painted a beautiful rich eucalyptus green!

“Tenement buildings, which are commonplace in Scottish cities, are absolutely beautiful, but they can be tricky to work with since they weren’t built with modern kitchens and bathrooms in mind. So, we’ve had to make the rooms work for the spaces we’ve created. It was so tough at times but I think we’ve done well. Our bathroom is tiny with a narrow galley layout, but I spent hours designing it and measuring every centimetre to make sure I could have both a wet room shower and a small bath – and I did it. My husband says it’s my biggest accomplishment!”

Home renovation: how Kate Spiers transformed her Scottish tenement flat